The Lions get home by 20 points against the Bombers at the Gabba, but coach Chris Fagan is less than impressed as his side turns its attention to the finals.
AFL Round-Up: Swans star's demons resurface, a brutal Hardwick spray, and Dons pass major test
Logan McDonald the culprit again as Sydney drops two straight, Damien Hardwick's big reality check to the Suns, and Essendon ticks a massive box. Here are the key talking points from Round 17 in the AFL.
Giants bring Blues back down to earth with scintilating comeback win, Dockers lock down top four spot
GWS puts a dent in Carlton's run of form with a stirring come-from-behind victory, while Fremantle moves up to third on the AFL ladder with a professional 51-point win over Richmond.
Photo shows Jesse Hogan celebrates a goal passionatelyRescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home
Rescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home
Has Video Duration: 41 seconds.Atticus was left to die on a pile of rubbish. Dog shelters say they are tired of seeing cases like his
Atticus the five-year-old staghound was found dumped on a pile of rubbish before being taken to the Lost Dogs' Home in Melbourne. He is just one of many surrendered pets that comes through their door.
Photo shows A sad-looking, scrawny dog lying on a blanket.AFL Round-Up: Bontempelli's masterpiece, Daicos's lesson to coaching icon and Dusty's magical milestone moment
Nick Daicos teaches a coaching icon a major lesson, Marcus Bontempelli continues his dominance, and a magical Dustin Martin milestone moment at the MCG.
Photo shows Marcus Bontempelli, Nick Daicos and Dustin MartinAFL Round-Up — Blues teach Bombers a lesson, Hawks continue rising as Demons flounder again
Carlton reasserts itself as a premiership contender, Hawthorn continues an incredible run of form, and alarm bells continue ringing for Melbourne. Here are the talking points from Round 13 in the AFL.
Photo shows Jack Gunston of the Hawthorn Hawks, Zac Williams of Carlton and Christian Petracca of Melbourne Demons in round 13 of the AFL.Lawyers seek to pursue all AFL clubs in landmark racism class action
Lawyers representing former players in a racism class action against the AFL are looking to include all clubs in the competition.
Photo shows The AFL logo on the side of a building, partially obscured by a tree branch.AFL issues statement as Tarryn Thomas faces charges over alleged harassment of former partner
The AFL responds as former North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas faces charges over the alleged harassment of a former partner.
Photo shows Tarryn Thomas playing for the KangaroosA tale of two rebuilds — How Cats and Roos ended on opposite ends of the ladder
Geelong and North Melbourne were virtually neck and neck at the end of the 2015 season. The decade since could not have been more different for the two sides.
Photo shows Patrick Dangerfield runs away from a defenderMissing woman Samantha Heberlein found six hours' drive from her broken down car, six days later
Point Cook woman Samantha Heberlein has been found alive and well in North Melbourne, six days after her car broke down in far East Gippsland.
Photo shows A smiling woman holding a bouquet of flowersFreo coach hails 'outstanding and exceptional' midfielder after clearance masterclass in win over Bulldogs
Fremantle kick clear late to beat the Western Bulldogs in Perth and secure a spot in the top eight, after the Cats overcome a key injury to hold on and beat Carlton at the MCG.
Photo shows A Fremantle Dockers player yells in celebration after kicking a vital goal in a match.North Melbourne stalwart Phil Krakouer names AFL greats in racism lawsuit
A statement of claim is lodged in the Victorian Supreme Court alleging multiple AFL greats were among players who racially abused the Krakouer brother in the 1980s.
Photo shows Two men hugging at a presentation nightClarkson fined $20,000, handed suspended ban after 'unacceptable' verbal abuse
The AFL sanctions North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson, describing his abuse of St Kilda players Jimmy Webster and Dougal Howard during a preseason match as "highly inappropriate".
The school where the 'vibe' is right for students to thrive outside mainstream education
What does it take to engage the kids who, for many reasons, have failed to find their place in the mainstream system? This school may have found the answer.
Photo shows a young man holding an acoustic guitar looks pensiveNorth Melbourne sacks Tarryn Thomas, AFL hands down 18-week suspension
The AFL has handed Tarryn Thomas an 18-week suspension amidst allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, while North Melbourne has cancelled his contract for behaviour "not compatible with the club's or the team's values".
Photo shows Tarryn Thomas in his North Melbourne jersey, standing with his arms outstretched on a fieldKangaroos optimistic after impressive outing against under-strength Magpies
North Melbourne show off some dare and a new fast ball movement style in an impressive preseason win over an under-strength Collingwood.
Photo shows A North Melbourne AFL player runs with the ball tucked in one arm as he clenches his other fist.Home ownership 'even more out of reach' for many with home prices surging in 2023
Sydney remains the most expensive city in the country to buy a property with the average home in Greater Sydney now worth almost $1.13 million.
Photo shows White banner saying "another sold" following house saleFrom Tipperary to a grand final, Niamh Martin's AFLW gamble is starting to pay dividends
She has a black eye and is still recovering from the shock of her parents making a surprise trip Down Under — but Niamh Martin is more than ready for the AFLW grand final.
AFLW finals turned upside down as Kangaroos thrash defending champions Melbourne
The Kangaroos turn the AFLW finals on their head with a stunning win over defending champions Melbourne at Princes Park — the Demons now have to face Geelong in an elimination semifinal after the Cats beat the Bombers.
Photo shows A Kangaroos AFLW player roars in celebration with arms spread, as her teammate points after a goal.Nazis called him 'degenerate', historians call him 'pioneer': Kandinsky reflected a world in chaos
The AGNSW's international art series returns for Summer with the biggest Kandinsky retrospective ever mounted in Australia, featuring never before seen works.
Photo shows Kandinsky's painting Composition 8, which feature an array of coloured geometric shapes seemingly floating in space.